

Engine (26%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (13%)
Brakes and Traction Control (8%)
Suspension and Steering (14%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (26%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (7%)
Other (6%)
$2500+ (7%)
$1000 - $2499 (10%)
$500 - $999 (8%)
$100 - $499 (30%)
< $100 (44%)
355-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
26000 mi | Transmission would intermittently hold 4th gear and would not upshift. Dealership replaced transmission under warranty, problem fixed |
355-horsepower 5.3L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
55000 mi | Failure of torque converter. |
355-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
27900 mi C $100 |
Software reinstalled for 4WD selector |
355-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
12000 mi | TCU reprogram due to "chugging" and harsh shifting |
54000 mi US $400 |
Pull transmission and inspect seals due to harsh shifting and 2-3 shift flairs |
420-horsepower 6.2L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
24000 mi | Torque Converter Shudder. Transmission fluid and filter replaced. |
50000 mi | The Torque Converter Shudder issue that was apparently fixed two years prior, returned on the truck. The fix included another transmission fluid flush, and a newer fluid (one with less viscosity) was added back. GM has several TSB’s on this issue. The issue has again gone away for the time being, but I will update if it returns. |
355-horsepower 5.3L V8 Hybrid 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
3000 mi | Lurching and hard shifts. Advised to drive and transmission will "learn" |
355-horsepower 5.3L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
4526 mi | Transmission shift logic is inconsistent for the 1-2 gear shift. Sometimes very soft, sometimes very hard. |
6820 mi | Shifting into and out of 1st gear is inconsistent as per last dealer visit. Transmission tech did a TSB “slow relearn” procedure which did not resolve the issue. Condition still present and tech says there is not TSB procedure which will improve the shift quality. |
355-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
20000 mi | Torn boot on front axle. Dealer found problem during regular service, and repaired it under warranty. |
355-horsepower 5.3L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
24000 mi | TCM programming because of harsh shifts |
2000 mi | The vehicle had a severe shake at speeds above 45 mph. After several visits to repairs shop dealer finally diagnosed and replaced rear end ring and pinion gears. Shaking diminished and while it is not gone, it is now tolerable. |
285-horsepower 4.3L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
17500 mi US $177 |
Severe Shaking and vibration in drivetrain causing nausea. Dealer kept truck for two weeks. They stated it was a hard spot in a tire, replaced under warranty- we paid a portion. Vibration is still there but Not as severe. |
355-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
35000 mi US $380 |
Recommended service, Diff Fluid, Trans Fluid service |
420-horsepower 6.2L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
21300 mi | Rear axle seal leaking. Gm repaired. |
355-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
2000 mi | rear axle repair |
355-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
4000 mi | Software control of transfer case locked truck in 4x4 mode. |
39000 mi | Transfer case switch failed and it got stuck in 4wd. Dealer ordered new switch and replaced. |
18000 mi | Gear selector became loose and would no longer shift in to any gear. Vehicle started and ran fine, unable to shift. |
355-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
13020 mi | Error message - Service 4WD system. Still waiting for GM to come up with a software update for this problem. In the meantime the vehicle has to be switched from either 4WD or auto to 2WD before the engine is shut off in weather below 32 |
315-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
53000 mi US $350 |
re flashed the computer to stop jittery shifts during low speed operation. This was a know problem, not sure of the exact cost as i had other work done, i.e. oil change and trans flush. |
315-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
4000 mi | delay and hard shifting between first and second gear (both up- and down-shifting). Intermittent issue. |
315-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
47740 mi C $650 |
Replaced transmission oil cooler line. |
315-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
14200 mi | Transmission hesitates to downshift at take off, sometimes clunks into gear at low speeds. Computer reset, did not stop problem. I'm told it is a problem with all new fuel efficient Chevy truck transmissions. |
302-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
1860 mi | Complained of driveline lash and clunk. Sadly this is normal with GM trucks. The dealer says it is normal and does not affect reliability. Complained of driveline lash and clunk. Sadly this is normal with GM trucks. The dealer says it is normal and does not affect reliability |
302-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
38440 mi | New driveshaft |
315-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
44682200 mi US $96 |
Replaced seal on output shaft of transfer case. |
315-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
26000 mi | Rear differential pinion seal replacement. |
13000 mi | Poor shift pattern |
315-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
140000 mi US $3000 |
Transmission went out |
6000 mi | The transmission is not shifting right |
13000 mi US $62 |
the transmission shifting is up and down the truck had about 3,000 miles on it I was told the transmission is learning it would be fine after 8,000 to 10,000 I brought the truck back with 12,600 miles and now I told they all shift this way |
31900 mi | Front differential pinion seal leaking. The seal was replaced. |
302-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
71000 mi | Rebuilt |
302-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
64200 mi | Rear end seperated from drive. New parts plus dealer fees were shy of 2k. |
315-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
92000 mi | No repair at this time. The transmission has a "chatter" when it downshifts from 6 to 5 gear. |
315-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
51184 mi US $444 |
During oil change was advised fluid leaking from the following. L Frnt Diff Axel Seal Oil Cooler Line 3 Transmission Cooler Lines Oil Pan Gasket GM covered 2/3rds cost. Suspect that Lube Tech overfilled fluid during tranny/diff flush ser. |
66593 mi US $100 |
Noticed sloppy shifting between 1 and 2nd gears. Dealer programed TCM New Software Update. Problem fixed. |
153000 mi US $50 |
Front diff left output seal bad; replaced |
403-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
37000 mi | Leaking rear Differential cover. removed, cleaned replaced gasket. |
8-cylinder automatic 4WD
24800 mi C $640 |
leaking transmission lines to radiator |
315-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
68000 mi US $450 |
Rusted out transmission lines. New lines and new transmission cooler installed. |
315-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
62000 mi | The throttle stuck wide open, 2nd time. I am almost sure it is the throttle position sensor to be faulty, or the computer gets confused and sticks the throttle. Very scary. Dealer found nothing. Traded. |
59000 mi | Passenger side front axle seal leaking for the second time since ownership |
315-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
191000 mi US $75 |
The transfer case control module went bad. Had to be replaced. |
315-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
45500 mi US $327 |
Trany cooling lines leaking and replaced |
99445 mi US $270 |
Replaced transmission cooler lines |
26000 mi US $3800 |
replaced transmission after failure while towing a trailer |
49680 mi C $100 |
Torque converter to bell housing gasket seal leaking. Replaced under extended warranty. FIrst trip used to identify source of leak. Second trip replaced seal. |
72000 mi US $685 |
The cv joint boot also had a tear and throwing grease and needed to be replaced. Replaced the axle.. |
82000 mi US $140 |
Replaced 4 wheel drive selection switch. Was getting service system soon error code. Faulty switch. |
295-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
22000 mi | drive shaft clunk when locking and releasing of drivetrain |
23000 mi | problem continues - drive shaft clunk when locking and releasing of drivetrain yoke and tailshaft was replaced |
165000 mi US $500 |
Differential went out - repaired by dealer at owner's expense. |
165000 mi US $3500 |
Transmission went out immediately upon return. Transmission replaced and went out again a week later. Transmission replaced again, at owner's expense. |
22000 mi | Loud clunking in rear. Dealer lubed yoke and said it would be fixed |
43000 mi US $150 |
Loud clunking returned in rear end. Dealer said there is nothing they can do to fix it. It is a normal chevy issue I must deal with. Loud clunking returned in rear end. Dealer said there is nothing they can do to fix it. It is a normal chevy issue I must deal with |
315-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
31000 mi US $1400 |
Small leak at transmission pan so had tranny fluid and filter changed while pan was off. Tune up, alignment, radiator fluid changed. |
315-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
115000 mi US $1500 |
3rd and 4th gears gone |
315-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
83714 mi US $118 |
Self repair of Transmission Oil Cooler Lines. One line had small leak (GM Considers normal wear, not under warranty) so I replaced all 3. |
101000 mi US $100 |
Front axle seal leaking differential oil. Replaced Axle Seal |
367-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
28000 mi | Transmission fluid leak due to faulty seal. New part ordered and installed. Problem corrected. |
131000 mi US $100 |
truck started shifting hard. service traction control light and service transmission light came on. took it to a shop and was told it need new PCM and possibly more modules. after resetting computer, 3 times,in 3 days,I trades the truck. |
16000 mi | Warranty - Rebuilt Transmission. After MUTLIPLE diagnostic trips to the dealership, got them to admit the transmission was failing. It would slip when shifting into 2nd gear. Repaired trans - not replaced as I would have preferred. |
295-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
137000 mi US $50 |
replaced neutral safety switch |
79000 mi US $2000 |
transmission blew out an inner seal and had no third or fourth gear |
315-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
18000 mi | Transmission front seal leaking. Removed transmission and replaced seals and gaskets |
155000 mi US $2800 |
Replaced the transfer case |
169000 mi US $543 |
4WD would not engage Replaced the transfer case encoder motor |
315-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
59000 mi | TRANSMISSION NOT SHIFTING OUT OF SECOND GEAR |
200000 mi US $5100 |
half shafts |
295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
67000 mi | Transmission shifts extremely hard into second from first and from second into first. Told to monitor the problem and if it gets worse or I can't stand it any longer, then bring it back and mechanic would replace shift solenoid. |
72000 mi US $500 |
Transmission shifting hard between 1 and 2. Previous mechanic performed 50k transmission service and replaced fluid with full synthetic. Current mechanic replaced fluid 10k miles later with original fluid. Transmission shifts smooth now. |
295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
59000 mi US $100 |
Differential had to be replaced. The clicking was witnessed by a mechanic. |
295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
105770 mi US $2231 |
Replaced transmission and starter |
345-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
67000 mi | Dealer mechanic noticed the axle seals, transmission cooling lines, and engine cooling lines were all leaking. Replaced under extended certified warranty. |
295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
204000 mi US $400 |
Replace transmission cooler return line |
285-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
179812 mi US $400 |
Transmission would not go into Park, even though the selector was put in park. Vehicle would roll when in Park position. Technician found broken/frayed shift cables and replaced them. |
8-cylinder automatic 4WD
34000 mi US $450 |
Rotted out transmission cooler lines. |
Engine not specified
37820 mi | noisy front differentual |
310-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
7000 mi | Intermediate steering shaft clunk loose feeling in steering / repair was to lubricate the steering shaft with GM part#26098419 Lube Kit Inter S total time waited 2.5hrs |
98300 mi US $475 |
Transfer case encoder motor sensor was replaced |
205000 mi | 4wheel drive controllers not switching properly between different modes 2wd/full time and/4high/4low |
310-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
79500 mi US $250 |
Seal leaking on front right axle shaft, replaced seal, full inspection. |
295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
168300 mi US $6500 |
4wd system would rarely engage, with "Check 4wd" message on dash. 4wd actuators replaced, as well as 4wd switch (again). Vehicle would occasionally shift into 4-low at speeds greater then 30mph |
295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
226000 mi US $110 |
Replaced shifter cable and attachment bolt |
295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
68480 mi C $1100 |
Four wheel drive sensor needed to be replaced |
295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
157000 mi US $250 |
Rebuild front differential due to bearing noise |
133000 mi US $525 |
Four-wheel drive actuator replaced. Four wheel drive transfer case going into four wheel low by itself. |
295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
50 mi | Transmission cooler line popped off and drained all the ATF onto US50 in Maryland while driving home from the dealership. Towed and repaired at no charge. |
295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
54000 mi US $298 |
GM G80 Positraction was chattering/binding. Service bulletin to drain and refill differential. Had a BG flush and fill performed. |
46000 mi US $100 |
Leaky gasket on transmission. Gasket replaced. Transmission delays the 1-2 shift too long, leading to a harsh shift. Was told that my truck behaves differently than other similar trucks. |
48000 mi | Another gasket was replaced in transmission. Took truck home, still leaks transmission fluid. Another appointment was made with dealership. Took truck back, told them transmission was still leaking. They could not replicate leak, had me come get truck. Because dealer employs idiots, transmission still leaks as it did before. Another appointment made with dealer to try yet again. Dealer added UV dye to transmission fluid to try to pinpoint source of persistent transmission leak. Sent truck back home with me, with yet another appointment to return truck next week to try and find leak with a blacklight. $5 transmission pan gasket was replaced. Diagnosing this took 4 visits. Leak was finally repaired during this visit. |
78000 mi US $250 |
Truck has a two piece driveshaft, the driveshaft center support bearing failed. |
96000 mi US $135 |
Bad u-joint. Vibrating at over 45mph. |
175000 mi | Carrier bearing failed and was replaced |
295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
103000 mi US $300 |
Was told front axle seal had developed a leak and could be at risk to lose differential fluid. Had fluid changed and leaking seal/gasket repaired during this trip. |
295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
85000 mi US $2913 |
transmission diagnosed with bad torque converter;torque converter replaced;transmission serviced (flushed & new fluid); now slipping in 2nd & 3rd gear; new transmission installed; done @ dealer when my usual local mechanics couldn't diagnose |
123000 mi | Shaking of truck became more obvious over time. Decided to trade truck in because of upcoming repair costs. 4 wheel drive system was beginning to fail on top of transmission and axle issues. |
238000 mi US $20 |
Replaced u joint on forward end of drive shaft. yoke end. |
91000 mi US $576 |
Failed transfer case to adapter seal replaced. New transfer case fluid installed. |
135000 mi US $775 |
4WD switch replaced, code checks |
285-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
159000 mi US $100 |
Not a transmission problem within the case, just had to replace the tranny fluid cooling lines. |
225000 mi US $200 |
Transmission Rebuild Pinion Seal Replaced |
345-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic AWD
137000 mi US $1200 |
The flexplate cracked and had to be replaced. Rear main seal was replaced at the same time. |
295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
78000 mi US $105 |
Transmission slipping on acceleration. Valve body replaced. |
90000 mi US $105 |
Tranny slipping at acceleration. Transmission shift solenoids #1 and #2 replaced, transmission flashed. |
295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
13505 mi | Replace Rear Drive Shaft Nickel Plated Slip Yoke due to a defective plating batch. Covered under warranty. |
16700 mi | Warranty on electrical repair with 4WD |
24900 mi | Four wheel drive actuator replaced. Dealer covered even though 36 months had expired. |
27000 mi | 4wd actuator went out. Truck would shift into 4 low at highway speed by itself. |
8-cylinder automatic 4WD
35000 mi US $200 |
4 X 4 transmission would not engage |
295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
189720 mi C $1600 |
Replaced with new GM Transmission |
295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
44000 mi US $360 |
Intermittent sensor in transfer case. |
94000 mi US $250 |
Leaky seal front differential, left side. |
104000 mi US $2500 |
Transfer case. |
275-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
1240 mi $1500 |
Rebuilt transmission due to 2nd band and 3-4 clutch failure. |
300-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
184200 mi US $2000 |
Ticking noise from transfer case. Had to have transfer case rebuilt. |
210300 mi US $50 |
4wd sw stopped working. Replaced switch |
217000 mi US $200 |
4wd activation motor wire dropped down and wrapped around driveshaft. Had to replace shift motor because wires were ripped up. |
285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
177000 mi US $2000 |
Transmission lost 1st & 3rd planetary gears. Current issue with replacement torque converters. Correct part # on box WRONG part in box. 10 days & 4 transmissions before the problem was found. |
211000 mi US $30 |
Leaking rear differential cover |
285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
145700 mi US $175 |
4wd automatically locked in on its own at startup. Changed switch, did not help. Changed 4wd part inside transfer case to resolve. (transfer case position sensor). |
189700 mi US $475 |
Shift solenoid 1-2 failure. Replaced both shift solenoids. |
275-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
128000 mi US $30 |
Transmission would get stuck in 3rd gear. Could shift to 1st/2nd/3rd manually, but no overddrive. Replaced 3-2 downshift solenoid (code P0785). Replaced wiring harness inside transmission pan and connector external to transmission. |
275-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
182000 mi US $17 |
Drivetrain clunk; filled front yolk with grease. Replaced u-joint at differential. |
275-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
250000 mi US $1700 |
Transmission failed. |
285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
249860 mi C $300 |
u-joint replaced |
285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
154700 mi US $500 |
Transmission pump failure Replaced the transfer-case pump for the 4WD |
159000 mi | Transmission failed again. Replaced transmission under repair shop warranty. |
275-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
300000 mi US $2800 |
Rebuild transmission |
255000 mi US $2000 |
Took it to aamco in Moreno Valley and they replaced the transmission for $2000 and this transmission is messed up too!!! |
90400 mi C $950 |
Transmission lines replaced due to rust |
84000 mi US $1500 |
Transmission rebuild |
275-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
189000 mi US $272 |
u joints worn |
285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
124000 mi C $560 |
transmission lines to rad had to be replaced |
124700 mi C $2800 |
Transmission failed due to fluid leak |
285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
221000 mi US $3000 |
Total transmission failure in all gears |
285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
174300 mi US $100 |
the boots on the drivers side axle were ripped. |
270-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
318000 mi US $400 |
Spider gear replace |
8-cylinder automatic 2WD
117000 mi US $120 |
Rear transmission seal was leaking. |
270-horsepower 4.8L V8 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
65000 mi US $100 |
U-joint failure. Replaced rear UJ. |
285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
178500 mi US $2400 |
At 178,580 miles I had a new transmission installed. In other words, I got 178,580 miles out of the original transmission. |
285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
215000 mi US $35 |
Shift Solenoid B went out. Changed out both Shift Solenoids since I was in there. |
217000 mi US $1200 |
Complete rebuild with new torque converter |
189300 mi | right and left front axle seals leaking |
115000 mi US $33 |
Diagnosis for P1870 code (Transmission component slipping). Possible Problems: bad torque converter, valve body worn, worn pressure valve. Rebuilt transmission (4L60E) and new torque converter (stock stall speed) ordered. |
8-cylinder automatic 4WD
133000 mi US $1700 |
Needed driver's side CV axle replaced. |
141000 mi US $60 |
Bad u-joints on the front driveshaft. |
163000 mi US $30 |
Front driveshaft front u-joint broke which caused the driveshaft to separate from the front differential and put the truck into 2wd only. |
270-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
180110 mi C $160 |
rear diff cover rusted through, replaced rear diff cover rear diff cover rusted through, replaced rear diff cover |
8-cylinder automatic 4WD
152000 mi US $55 |
Both u-joints replaced on rear drive shaft. |
Engine not specified
242900 mi US $145 |
rebalance driveshaft. dont know if it was like this from factory or not. bought truck used. weights put on another side from manufacturer. read a lot about this year model having bad vibrations. still has a slight vibration but dont know what else |
251000 mi US $300 |
transmission not shift to overdrive went to limp mode. computer lost electire to selnoid b in trans. replaced all selniods in trans. checked wiring harness. came down to replacing computer. |
8-cylinder automatic 2WD
127000 mi US $1200 |
Eaton G80 Locker (aka Gov-Lock) started to stay locked when it shouldn't and thus would stay locked on turns and make the rear wheel hop. Unit had a cracked carrier which needed to be replaced. Replaced with Eaton TrueTrac. |